For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,744 students in Ephrata, PA (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,380 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA are Clay Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ephrata, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Grades: K-4
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Grades: 9-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #55.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Grades: 5-6
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Ephrata MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Grades: 7-8
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Ctc-brownstown Campus
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Grades: 1-5
| 162 students
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA include Clay Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ephrata, PA?
7 public schools are located in Ephrata, PA.
What percentage of students in Ephrata, PA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata, PA?
Ephrata, PA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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